California Institute of the Arts - Artists' Book Collection

About this collection

A special collection of approximately 950 books that includes handmade books, books published by small independent presses, books designed by artists, as well as graphic novels and comic books. This collection began in the mid-1960s and includes many books by artists working in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s.

All Artists' Books are cataloged and may be found searching the online web catalog. Please search the catalog, write down the call number, and present the call number to staff at the Circulation Desk who will then retrieve the materials. Artists' Books must be used in the Library, under supervision of Circulation staff with the use of protective gloves.